{"id":1108,"date":"2019-10-22T00:59:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T00:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2021-04-29T18:37:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T18:37:10","slug":"why-we-need-a-new-approach-to-mental-health-naturopathic-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2019\/10\/why-we-need-a-new-approach-to-mental-health-naturopathic-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Need a New Approach to Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-1022x1024.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/10\/depression-1250870_1280.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many people with mental illnesses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Personal-Stories\/Suffering-in-Silence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">are suffering in silence<\/a>. The stigma, shame, and misunderstanding of psychiatric disorders often prevent a person from seeking help. (source &#8211; https:\/\/www.time-to-change.org.uk\/blog\/breaking-silence-around-mental-health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Personal-Stories\/Suffering-in-Silence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/learn-more\/mental-health-by-the-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I have been privileged to guide some courageous individuals through these societal barriers and assist them with the support they deserve. These clients, however, are in the minority. In a 2018 article of <em>The American Journal of Psychiatry, <\/em>the authors report:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The growing national discussion around mental health care has exposed mental illness as the leading cause of disability in the United States. Given that almost 50% of Americans will meet diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder during their lifetime (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101#B1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>1<\/em><\/a><em>), yet only 40% of individuals receive treatment for their illness (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101#B2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>2<\/em><\/a><em>), this increased awareness of mental illness is timely and valuable. Although much of the explanation for the 25% increase in the suicide rate over the past 20 years has focused on poor access to and financing of mental health care, cultural and societal stigma around mental illness have remained largely unchanged over the past two decades (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101#B3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>3<\/em><\/a><em>). <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>(source)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These statistics are disturbing, to say the least. Even more concerning is that, if treatment is finally sought out, it is usually only after years of an individual feeling like they were doing something wrong, or worse, they themselves were the problem. This can have devastating consequences. (source &#8211; https:\/\/www.time-to-change.org.uk\/blog\/breaking-silence-around-mental-health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Personal-Stories\/Suffering-in-Silence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/learn-more\/mental-health-by-the-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/psychiatryonline.org\/doi\/full\/10.1176\/appi.ajp-rj.2018.131101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I believe these roadblocks to alleviating psychological suffering stem from a misunderstanding <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/back-to-school-oils-anxiety-add-adhd-learningdisabilities-essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">of brain functioning<\/a>. Our current conventional treatment is not enough.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amenclinics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">different conversation and a comprehensive approach<\/a> to mental illness. As a <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/naturopathic-medicine-and-functional-medicine-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">naturopathic and functional medicine practitioner<\/a> I dive deep into <a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-for-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the many factors that could<\/a> be contributing to the underlying cause of someone\u2019s emotional imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>I am on a mission to help educate the world that anxiety, depression, or any mental illness is not a personality defect. Viewing mood disorders in this way has negative ramifications to the individual and society.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/suffering-in-silence-the-barriers-to-better-mental-health-naturopathic-wholisitic-essentialoils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to<\/a> read more in my latest article, \u201cSuffering in Silence- The Barriers to Mental Health.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I also discuss how essential oils fit into this topic.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content single-post-content\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Want to Learn More About Essential Oils and Get the Latest Research and Exclusive Posts Only Available to Subscribers?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-839 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2019\/03\/essential-oils-1851027_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"24\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit my website<\/a> to get resources to get you started with using essential oils, along with access to exclusive content, delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/h6>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people with mental illnesses are suffering in silence. The stigma, shame, and misunderstanding of psychiatric disorders often prevent a person from seeking help. (source &#8211; https:\/\/www.time-to-change.org.uk\/blog\/breaking-silence-around-mental-health, source, source, source) I have been privileged to guide some courageous individuals through these societal barriers and assist them with the support they deserve. 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